Wig framework



YONEZC ITO A ril 1, 71969 WIG FRAMEWORK Filed NOV. 25. 1966 United States Patent Oflice 3,435,832 Patented! Apr. 1, 1969 U.S. Cl. 132-54 1 Claim ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A frame work including a wig comprising a plurality of horse-shoe shaped curved frames rotatably hinged at their opposite ends and covered with fabric carried by the frames to which fabric false hair is anchored. The frame is so disposed as to receive some of the wearers real hair therethrough to anchor the wig to the head.

This invention relates to a wig, more particularly to an improved wig framework.

In hair dressing, false hair or a partial wig has often been used. Although such a partial wig is convenient for local hair dressing, it could not be used to dress hair in larger areas as required. Further, whole wigs have been commonly and widely used to cover the entire head area, but, not only the ventilation is poor but also wigs are very inconvenient to carry about. Moreover, such wigs are not suitable for hair dressing at a required portion.

It is the principal object of this invention to provide a wig framework which can be used either for the whole or for any a desired portion of the head.

Another object of this invention is to provide a wig which can cover a portion, or the whole head and yet is very convenient to carry about.

Still another object of this invention is to provide a wig framework which does not give an uncomfortable feeling to the wearer even when it is worn for a long period of time.

Briefly stated, according to this invention these and further objects can be attained by providing a wig framework comprising a plurality of horse-shoe shaped frame members which are hinged or coupled together at opposite ends and hairs in-planted at least on the outer surface of each of said frame members. While a common support or plate may be used for respective frames it is advantageous to successively pivotally connect the opposite ends of each frame to the preceding frame.

The invention can be more fully understood from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing in which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wig framework embodying this invention;

FIG. 2 shows the front elevation of the wig framework shown in FIG. 1 in a folded or superposed condition; and

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along a line III--III in FIG. 2.

Referring now to the accompanying drawing, the wig framework embodying this invention comprises several frames 1, 1' and 1", and cloths 5, '5' an 5" which are respectively wrapped around the frames and adapted to suitably anchor the root of hairs. By the term cloth used herein is meant any cloth, woven or non-woven fabric, paper wire net, artificial skin and the like which can securely hold the root of hairs or small bundles of hair.

The frames 1, 1 and 1" are made of flat and thin bands of narrow width which are bent into a horse-shoe shape and may be made of any suitable material such as, steel, synthetic resin, bamboo or other vegetable materials. However, in order to be able to apply the device to heads of somewhat different sizes or configurations it is necessary that the frames have some resiliency. It is advantageous to use more than three frames which are pivoted together at opposite ends 4, 4 and 4". While any suitable method of pivotal connection may be used in the illustrated example, the opposite ends of each frame are pivotally connected to the opposite ends of a preceding frame. Further it is also preferable to interpose suitable spacers 3, 3', 3" between respective ends at said coupling points 4, 4 and 4" in order to leave suitable gaps 2, 2', and 2" between each pair of frames when they are folded. While couplings 4, 4' and 4" for respective frames may be aligned in the lateral direction it is advantageous to successively shift the positions of the couplings of the outer frames towards the top as shown in the drawing. More specifically, couplings 4 be tween the second and third frames 1 and 1" are situated above the couplings 4 between the first or innermost frame 1 and the second from 1', and so on. Such an offset arrangement of couplings 4, 4' and 4" is convenient for mounting cloths adapted to anchor roots of hairs or small bundles of hair. Moreover, scattering of couplings 4, 4' and 4" prevents more effectively formation of local projections when compared with the arragement wherein all couplings are gathered at one point, and such scattered couplings become substantially flat when the wig is worn thus providing a smooth surface and acts to prevent or impede dressing operations. In order to provide wigs of good appearance, the number of frames may be from 3 to 10, preferably about 5.

On each frame is wrapped a cloth 5, 5' or 5" to which hairs 7 are in-planted, said cloth being shown in the form of a fabric net. Cloths for anchoring hairs 5, 5' and 5" are wound upon respective frames 1, 1 and 1" with slight force and the opposite ends of each cloth are fixedly secured to corresponding ends of the associated frame by threads passing through perforations 6, 6, 6" at the ends of the frame. As shown by dot and dash lines in FIG. 1 couplings between respective frames are covered 'by separate cloths 8 and 8' for anchoring hairs. This is effective so as not to expose couplings between frames. These additional cloths for anchoring hairs are provided with gathers in order to permit opening of the couplings between frames 1, 1' and 1", and suitably secured to frames at proper portions thereof not to drop off therefrom.

Further, although not illustrated in the drawing it may be possible to provide additional cloths for anchoring hairs in the spaces 9, 9' and 9" defined between frames 1, 1', 1" By anchoring hairs to these cloths it becomes possible to dress hair over a wide area.

When using the wig with the framework of this invention, the wig is worn so that couplings of the frame abut against the sides of a head of the wearer and then the frames are separated or rotated about the couplings to any desired angle and thus a wig of any desired width may be obtained. More specifically, where it is desired to dress the hair of the entire head, the frames may be separated as widely as possible. On the contrary when dressing only a limited portion of the head, for example, fore-head, top

or rear portion of the head, the spacings between respective frames are decreased or the spreading of the frames is decreased, in other words the respective frames are tilted about their couplings in the direction to overlap to collect hair together. Even when the frames are rotated to overlap, spacings between frames not only prevents them from contacting each other but also prevents hairs and cloths to which said hairs are in-planted from being damaged. Further as respective frames are free to rotate around couplings they can be folded into a compact size which is convenient to carry about.

Where cloths for anchoring hairs are not provided in the spaces between respective frames, the dropping of the wig from the head is positively prevented by dressing together natural hairs extending through the spacings between frames together with hairs attached to frames. Further, the wig of this invention imparts less of a discomfortable feeling to the wearer because the area of the wig components which covers the head is small and ventilation is not precluded thereby.

. While the specification has been explained by describing particular embodiment thereof, it will be apparent that improvements and modifications may be made therein without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. In a framework including a wig comprising a plurality of horse-shoe shaped curved frames the opposite ends of each frame being pivotally coupled to the opposite ends of a preceding frame, and fabric means carried by said frames to anchor hairs, the improvement therein wherein said frames number five, the coupling between the opposite ends of adjacent frames being laterally offset, spacers being interposed between adjacent ends of said frames, and, said fabric means is a net fabric wound on 4 and secured to said frames with the wig hairs attached thereto, said framework being adapted to be positioned on a persons head so as to receive some of the wearers real hair in the spacings between the frames, said real hair being adapted to coact with the hair attached to said frames to anchor the wig to the head.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,133,196 3/1915 Teugler l3254 1,638,016 8/1927 Oppenheim l3253 3,307,563 3/1967 Regina l3253 FOREIGN PATENTS 26,123 5/ 1914 Great Britain. 424,139 1/ 1926 Germany.

LOUIS G. MANCENE, Primary Examiner.

20 G. E. MCNEILL, Assistant Examiner. 

